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UEFA confirm Chelsea WILL face Atletico Madrid in Romania at the Arena Nationala in Burharest and not the Wanda Metropolitano with Spain not lifting travel restrictions for UK visitors for Champions League Round of 16 tie

UEFA have confirmed that the first leg of Chelsea's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid will be played at the Arena Nationala in Bucharest.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, travel restrictions on those arriving from the UK to the country mean it is not possible for Chelsea to play in the Spanish capital, which will see the game play at a neutral venue instead.

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Chelsea will play the first leg of their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid in Romania